this time two years ago i was celebrating valentine’s day in venice. i mean, really, how do you top that? a certain unknown man in my future is going to have a lot to live up to. just kidding (kind of).

italy is one of the most magical and romantical places i’ve ever experienced. i studied there for 5 months and never before have i seen so many so many public make out sessions. i mean stop-in-the-middle-of-the-street-drop-the-grocery-bags kind of make of sessions. and you want to hear something really crazy? more times than not, you could find the man carrying his significant other’s purse. when these people love, they love hard. and i love that.

do any of you have a valentine’s day experience that trumps all others? or more importantly, are you involved relationship where your significant other carries your bag for you?

all images by rachael adele